Rates

Residential Rates

Charges to begin service include a one time membership fee (which is refunded when your membership with the cooperative is terminated), a service charge and, if needed, an interest bearing refundable deposit.

* The security deposit required is based on individual credit rating. It can be waived with a letter of good credit from a previous utility company or with a good score through our internal credit checking process.

Commercial Rates
Charges to begin service include a one-time membership fee (which is refunded when your membership with the cooperative is terminated), a service charge and an interest bearing deposit. Membership Fee:
$5Security Deposit (min.):
$150 * (or twice the average monthly bill, whichever is greater)
* The security deposit required is based on electrical load and consumption. Should you choose to pay the deposit required in cash, interest will be earned on the funds held, and credited to your account annually each December. Alternatives to a cash deposit are a surety bond or a bank guarantee for the proper value. Contact CHELCO for the value of the security deposit required.

General Service (Non-Demand)Basic Service Charge
* Single Phase: $26
* Three Phase: $37.50

Energy Charge
* 6.459 cents per kWh

Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment

Distribution Cost Adjustment

* Trip Fee: $27
* Temporary Service Charge: $110

General Service (Demand)
Basic Service Charge
* Single phase: $37.90
* Three phase: $43.35

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